The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute recognizes creative and innovative uses of precast. The 2025 PCI Design Awards program honored 20 building and transportation projects including a mixed-use eTOD in Chicago’s South Side, a television and film production facility backed by a Hollywood legend, and a historic Maine bridge for their use of precast. “This year’s winning projects leave no doubt that…
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A visit with the 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chair Carlos Cerna of Manco Structures in Schertz, Texas has devoted nearly 50 years to precast, prestressed concrete, during which he has consistently served as an active member of PCI and its regional partner, PCMA. At the passing of the gavel during the 2025 PCI Convention in February, he remarked, “The precast,…
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Riccelli-Northern Ready Mix, Klaw Industries prove Performance of recycled glass-derived pozzolan A carbon management-minded approach to infrastructure specifications has compelled the City of Syracuse, N.Y. to adopt Pantheon, a recycled glass-derived supplementary cementitious material, as a 20-30 percent replacement for portland cement in concrete. Officials have observed the pozzolan’s performance in flatwork projects involving North Syracuse-based Riccelli-Northern Ready Mix; Pantheon…
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Tecwill equips Heidelberg Materials Canada and Bird Construction for Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre supply contract The Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre (ANMRC) under construction at Chalk River Laboratories will enable world-class investigations in nuclear energy, health, environmental stewardship and global security while advancing Canada’s climate action plans. Located about 180 km northwest of Ottawa, the 13,000-square-meter ANMRC complex is…
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The 29th Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year program recognizes three industry veterans from a pool of outstanding team players. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Safety, Environmental and Operations Committee tasked a panel of judges to weigh nominees’ competence, driving skills, safety records, and colleague or customer testimonials. The NRMCA Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau will present…
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A visit with 2024-25 National Precast Concrete Association Chair Kevin Camp Many years working on the family farm and at Milton, Vt.-based Camp Precast Concrete Products has led Kevin Camp to his latest adventure—chair of the NPCA. The second-generation owner of Camp Precast always knew he was destined to work with precast. In addition to wanting to follow in his…
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Cambridge Pavers business plan paints bright hardscape product prospects as outdoor living areas garner a greater slice of the American Dream dollar A recent National Association of Home Builders Best of American Living Awards showcase leads off with “Emphasis on Outdoor Living,” where “winning designs highlight the importance of providing spaces to promote relaxation, communication, and entertainment. Cozy firepits, conversational…
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The 10th annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased 18 innovative concrete projects from around the world. The TSX Broadway – Palace Theater of New York City was selected as the overall winner and also received first place in the Repair and Restoration Structures category. The awards program was established to celebrate the most visionary projects in…
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Dam raising, roller compacted concrete practice reach new heights Colorado’s Gross Reservoir serves as a combination storage and regulating facility for water that flows under the North America Continental Divide. New Jersey-based Doka USA has supplied formwork to raise the reservoir’s dam from 340 ft. to 471 ft., nearly tripling its 42,000-acre-ft. capacity to 119,000-acre-ft. Construction over a 2024-2027 schedule…
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A sustainable value proposition for industrial sites Concrete is foundational to modern society. From ancient landmarks like the Roman Colosseum to the towering Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) to patios in suburban backyards, concrete’s versatility and durability have made it indispensable in construction. Today, it’s the second-most consumed material on Earth, surpassed only by fresh water. Yet, as essential…
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